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setting up a turtle tank
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Mon Mar 19, 2007 11:50 pmby abogada
I just got a new tank that comes with an out of tank filter. I bought a water heater; it also came with a ramp to put in and HOOD WITH A UVB LIGHT. Do I have to wash out the tank with a mild detergent before I put in the water; or should I just rinse it out, or clean it with a damp sponge (to remove any dust). Please advise. Thank you.
Abogada
Posted:
Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:18 amby almmaaa
I would use a sponge to clean the tank and rinse everything really well.
Posted:
Tue Mar 20, 2007 1:00 amby BullDog
When I got my new tank, I just gave it a wipe with 1/2 and 1/2 vinager and water, then rinsed it good until I couldn't smell the vinager any more.
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 2:30 amby SpotsMama
Either of the two suggestions above is good. What you don't want to ever do is put detergent in the tank. There's always a little residue left behind and it's bad for the turtles.
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Tue Mar 20, 2007 12:58 pmby pumpkinsherbet
when i got my new tank, i used vinegar to clean it out, then rinsed it real good before putting the water in.